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Metro Christchurch 8 bus

Airport / Lyttelton

77 % on time

Metro Christchurch 8 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metro Christchurch 8 - Airport / Lyttelton bus serves 68 bus stops in the Christchurch area departing from Christchurch International Airport and ending at Lyttelton Wharf. Scroll down to see upcoming 8 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 8 bus times will be displayed. The full 8 bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

Lyttelton via City / Colombo St
Airport via Colombo St / City
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Stops
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
  • Christchurch International AirportWheelchair accessible7:06 AM
  • Airport / Antarctic CentreWheelchair accessible7:08 AM
  • Orchard Rd near Wairakei RdWheelchair accessible7:08 AM
  • Harewood Rd near Waimakariri RdWheelchair accessible7:10 AM
  • Harewood Rd near Wooldridge RdWheelchair accessible7:11 AM
  • Wooldridge RdWheelchair accessible7:12 AM
  • Wairakei RdWheelchair accessible7:13 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Abros PlWheelchair accessible7:13 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Breens RdWheelchair accessible7:14 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Charlcott StWheelchair accessible7:14 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Kendal AveWheelchair accessible7:15 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Spalding StWheelchair accessible7:16 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Grahams RdWheelchair accessible7:16 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Greers RdWheelchair accessible7:17 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Manor PlWheelchair accessible7:17 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Jennifer StWheelchair accessible7:18 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Aorangi RdWheelchair accessible7:18 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Pitcairn CresWheelchair accessible7:19 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Blighs RdWheelchair accessible7:19 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Idris RdWheelchair accessible7:20 AM
  • Strowan Rd near Normans RdWheelchair accessible7:21 AM
  • Rossall St near Glandovey RdWheelchair accessible7:22 AM
  • Rossall St near Leinster RdWheelchair accessible7:22 AM
  • Rossall St near Office RdWheelchair accessible7:22 AM
  • Rossall St near Highgate AveWheelchair accessible7:23 AM
  • Rossall St near Rhodes StWheelchair accessible7:23 AM
  • Carlton Mill Rd near Cheltenham StWheelchair accessible7:23 AM
  • Carlton Mill Rd near Exeter StWheelchair accessible7:24 AM
  • Park Tce near Bealey AveWheelchair accessible7:24 AM
  • Park Tce near Peterborough StWheelchair accessible7:25 AM
  • Park Tce near Chester St WWheelchair accessible7:26 AM
  • Rolleston Ave near Gloucester StWheelchair accessible7:26 AM
  • Hereford St near Montreal StWheelchair accessible7:28 AM
  • Hereford St near Colombo StWheelchair accessible7:30 AM
  • Bus Interchange (Platform B)Wheelchair accessible7:32 AM
  • South City Mall (Southbound)Wheelchair accessible7:37 AM
  • Colombo St near Byron StWheelchair accessible7:38 AM
  • Colombo St near Wordsworth StWheelchair accessible7:39 AM
  • Sydenham ShopsWheelchair accessible7:39 AM
  • Brougham St near Albemarle StWheelchair accessible7:41 AM
  • Brougham St near Brisbane StWheelchair accessible7:41 AM
  • Brougham St near Defoe PlWheelchair accessible7:42 AM
  • Brougham St near Wilsons RdWheelchair accessible7:43 AM
  • Opawa Rd near Manatu LnWheelchair accessible7:44 AM
  • Opawa Rd near Locarno StWheelchair accessible7:45 AM
  • Opawa Rd near Hawford RdWheelchair accessible7:46 AM
  • OpawaWheelchair accessible7:47 AM
  • Opawa Rd near Mary McLean PlWheelchair accessible7:48 AM
  • Opawa Rd near Grange StWheelchair accessible7:49 AM
  • Port Hills Rd near Curries RdWheelchair accessible7:49 AM
  • Port Hills Rd near Nuttall DrWheelchair accessible7:50 AM
  • Port Hills Rd near Avoca Valley RdWheelchair accessible7:50 AM
  • Port Hills Rd near Vega PlWheelchair accessible7:51 AM
  • Port Hills Rd near Horotane Valley RdWheelchair accessible7:52 AM
  • Port Hills Rd near Mauger DrWheelchair accessible7:52 AM
  • Port Hills Rd near Ardtrea LnWheelchair accessible7:53 AM
  • Port Hills Rd near Martindales RdWheelchair accessible7:53 AM
  • Martindales Rd near Truscotts RdWheelchair accessible7:54 AM
  • HeathcoteWheelchair accessible7:54 AM
  • HeathcoteWheelchair accessible7:55 AM
  • Bridle Path Rd near Rollin StWheelchair accessible7:55 AM
  • Bridle Path Rd near Port Hills RdWheelchair accessible7:56 AM
  • Bridle Path RdWheelchair accessible7:56 AM
  • Christchurch GondolaWheelchair accessible7:58 AM
  • Dublin St near Norwich QyWheelchair accessible8:04 AM
  • Winchester St near Coleridge TceWheelchair accessible8:05 AM
  • Oxford Street near Winchester StreetWheelchair accessible8:06 AM
  • Lyttelton WharfWheelchair accessible8:08 AM
  • Metro Christchurch Airport / Lyttelton map

    Metro Christchurch 8 bus route map

    The Metro Christchurch 8 - Airport / Lyttelton bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Metro Christchurch 8 bus to help you plan your trip on Metro Christchurch. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 8 bus is approaching your stop.

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    Metro Christchurch 8 bus Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 8 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Metro Christchurch so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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    Metro Christchurch 8 bus Service Frequency

    The next 8 bus leaves Christchurch International Airport at 7:06 AM, and arrives at Lyttelton Wharf at 8:08 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    Metro Christchurch 8 bus On-Time Performance

    77 % on time

    77% of riders report that the Metro Christchurch 8 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 70 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 8 bus. Compared to other Metro Christchurch lines, the 8 bus is ranked 12 out of 29 Metro Christchurch lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Metro Christchurch metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 8 by opening the Transit app.

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